Honoring heritage with meaningful gifts that symbolize prosperity, happiness, and blessings for your marriage journey
In Chinese culture, the bride’s dowry, also known as 嫁妆 (jia zhuang), refers to the gifts given by the bride’s parents to their daughter. The dowry is a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the bride’s family, and is to provide blessings and well-wishes for their daughter’s marriage. The bride’s dowry is usually presented together with the return gifts also known as 回礼 (Hui Li), on the day of betrothal ceremony 过大礼 (Guo Da Li).
Symbolizes Parental Blessing
The bride’s dowry represents the parents’ blessing and approval of the marriage. Each item carries symbolic meaning and good wishes for the couple’s future together, making it a deeply meaningful tradition that connects generations.
Ensures Prosperity and Abundance
Traditional dowry items are carefully selected to invite wealth, fertility, and prosperity into the new marriage. From tea sets to prosperity lamps, each element serves as a symbolic invitation for good fortune to enter the couple’s new life.
Preserves Cultural Heritage
By continuing this time-honored tradition, couples honor their ancestral customs while creating their own modern interpretations. The dowry ceremony creates a meaningful bridge between past traditions and contemporary celebrations.
Practical Start to Married Life
Beyond symbolism, dowry items provide practical necessities for the couple’s new home. These carefully selected items ensure the bride begins her married life with essential household items that carry both sentimental and practical value.
The bride’s dowry ceremony is a joyful celebration that typically takes place before the wedding day. Here’s what you can expect:
The bride’s family delivers the dowry items to the groom’s home, often with considerable fanfare. This is usually done 3-7 days before the wedding.
The delivery is scheduled on an auspicious date and time, typically determined by consulting a Chinese almanac or fortune teller.
Upon arrival, the items are displayed prominently in the groom’s home, showcasing the bride’s family’s generosity and good wishes.
Each item is carefully arranged according to tradition, with attention to symbolic meanings and auspicious placement.
The ceremony often concludes with a family meal, symbolizing the union of two families and celebrating the upcoming marriage.
Our planners understand the significance behind each dowry item and can guide you through the process with cultural sensitivity.
We help curate dowry items that honor tradition while reflecting your personal style and budget.
Let us handle the logistics of sourcing, packaging, and delivering your dowry items, allowing you to focus on enjoying your wedding celebrations.
We can help navigate different expectations between families and generations, ensuring a harmonious celebration that honors everyone’s wishes.
Our carefully curated collection includes everything you need for an authentic Bride’s Dowry
$28.00
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$19.00
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In Singapore’s Chinese community, the bride’s dowry typically includes household items, bedding, decorative pieces, and symbolic gifts that represent prosperity, fertility, and harmony. These items are given by the bride’s parents to help start her new life and home with her husband, while carrying blessings and good wishes from her family.
In Singaporean Chinese weddings, there are two different gift exchanges: the bride price (聘金, pin jin) paid by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, and the bride’s dowry (嫁妆, jia zhuang) provided by the bride’s parents to their daughter. The dowry is prepared and paid for by the bride’s family as a parting gift for their daughter’s new life.
In modern Singapore, the value of a bride’s dowry varies widely depending on the family’s financial situation, with packages typically ranging from $888 to $8,888 or more. Most families focus on the symbolic meaning of the items rather than their monetary value. Many couples today opt for dowry packages from wedding planners that include all traditional items, with costs typically starting from $1,288 for basic sets.
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